A Trusted NY Divorce Lawyer
Carla N. Giammichele
Ms. Giammichele is active in the legal community in New York and maintains working relationships with ERISA attorneys practicing in other areas of the country. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Tompkins County Bar Association (TCBA), and the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York. Ms. Giammichele is also a past president of the Tompkins County Bar Association.
Ms. Giammichele received her J.D. from American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C., and a B.A. from Binghamton University. She is admitted to practice in New York State, several federal district courts, and the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Carla N. Giammichele, principal attorney for Giammichele Law PLLC, provides representation in three areas: Divorce; ERISA; and QDROs.
Divorce and Family Law Experience
Ms. Giammichele has extensive experience representing clients in New York divorce matters, including cases involving complex financial issues, support, custody, and the division of marital assets.
ERISA and Retirement Benefits Experience
Her background includes significant experience with retirement benefits and ERISA matters, including benefit claims, appeals, and litigation involving employer-sponsored plans and insurance companies.
QDRO Experience
Ms. Giammichele also has specialized experience with Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, including identifying retirement benefits, obtaining plan information, drafting QDROs, and helping ensure they are accepted and finalized.